Not only is the iPhone Air only equipped with a slower USB-2, it also seems to hold the status of being the only flagship device equipped with a mono speaker. When the iPhone Air specification page is accessed, it can be seen that it does not have a speaker at the bottom. Only one speaker is placed at the top near the selfie camera hole.
This mono audio support is also confirmed on the same page because spatial audio can only be enjoyed if the iPhone Air is paired with a pair of AirPods. In addition, it should be noted that the iPhone Air in the Malaysian market also only supports two eSIMs and does not have space for a physical SIM tray like the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17.
The iPhone Air seems to be marketed to those looking for the most minimalist flagship device. Only one camera, the smallest battery, slow USB, no SIM tray and mono speakers. This may be the best move because after reviewing the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Magic V5, the thin body device produces unsatisfactory audio due to space constraints for the audio chamber.